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94111.03 – Extruding process operators - plastic processing

Extruding process operators set up and operate extruding machines used in the manufacture of plastic parts and products.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Extruder operator - plastic manufacturing

Core competencies

  • Troubleshooting to determine causes of operating errors by analyzing error indicators and machine performance of extruding equipment
  • Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment to detect deviations, ensure optimal machine performance, manage energy use and ensure compliance with regulatory standards, essential for producing high-quality plastic parts and products
  • Control of Settings to set up and adjust extruding machines
  • Rate Control and Reaction Time to regulate the speed of plastic extrusion while maintaining uniform product dimensions, optimizing production efficiency, and minimizing material wastage
  • Adaptability to quickly adjust to variations in materials, equipment settings and production requirements
  • Knowledge in Manufacturing, Processing and Production to enable efficient operation of extruding machines, ensure quality control, optimize workflow and support troubleshooting

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Set up and operate one or more extruding machines which extrude plastic composites products through a nozzle or die
  • Change dies on extruding machines according to production line change
  • Troubleshoot, maintain and make minor repairs to equipment
  • Monitor quality of material produced
  • Maintain inventory of material and clean working area.

Additional information

  • Mobility among the various operators in this unit is possible.
  • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Labourers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing (95104)
  • Plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors (94212)
  • Rubber processing machine operators and related workers (94112)
  • Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing (92013)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities

TEER

4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training

Major group

94 – Machine operators, assemblers and inspectors in processing, manufacturing and printing

Sub-major group

941 – Processing and manufacturing machine operators and related production workers

Minor group

9411 – Machine operators and related workers in chemical, plastic and rubber processing

Unit group

94111 – Plastics processing machine operators

Occupational profile

94111.03 – Extruding process operators - plastic processing

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